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40 years. It's almost a lifetime. But it's been a wonderful journey. I have made many friends from every country. This is the most important aspect of attending the Olympics,
It was a great unit to be part of when I joined. We were probably the best unit in the country. We were definitely the busiest, and we were probably the best as well. You couldn’t wait for a Tuesday night to go training,
Walz has a reputation for affability, a consensus builder who goes out of his way to say how happy he is that the party is a big tent, a welcome change from the reflexive left punching that has characterised so much of the party establishment for years,
Just go for it. Make sure you're having fun and you can accomplish big things. As long as you're mentally and physically in tune, you can do whatever you dream of."
Biles had a message for girls who want to follow her footsteps I'm going to start crying. I've been trying to stay strong as much as possible. It means a lot to me, my coach, my country, which I'm sure is celebrating now,
said an emotional Alfred after her 100m victory in 10.72 seconds I felt like I represented all of Chinese tennis, and winning the gold made, all the hard work and struggles are worthwhile,
I can't give an answer yet, but I know it will be difficult."
Asked if she would be there for LA 2028, the 37-year-old replied Time and again, I hear people, young and old, say ‘I don’t go into town any more’. Something has shifted in recent months and this could be the beginning of an extremely negative urban trend,
I felt my baby kick me before I shot this arrow and then I shot a 10,
the 34-year-old recalled with a smile Brain-washing is working. Fascism is on the march. It is being led by individuals for whom Sinn Féin is too moderate and for whom, therefore, Sinn Féin’s old enemy is their new best friend,
If you were to create lab conditions for the perfect Olympics in which an Irish team could thrive, no better city than Paris for it to happen. The proximity to home has made these the last Games for the next decade that Irish people can casually drop in and out of. That made a difference, both on the ground and in the stands. Friends, family, support staff – there was an ease of access for athletes that won’t be the same in LA or Brisbane,
It was all about belief and trust in what people behind me were saying, and they told me that we could do it, and so I just kept going,
I’m so happy, I think it’s a great privilege to hold the flag, and I’m going to hold it high around the stadium and I really can’t wait; it’s a dream come true for me.”
Twenty-three year old Wiffen, from Armagh who made history in Paris, spoke about the honour I was so shocked when they selected me among so many amazing athletes who competed at the Games. I am so excited and grateful for this amazing opportunity to be one of the Flagbearers for Ireland. This is a great way to close out an incredible Olympic Games.”
Sligo’s McSharry, who won the first medal of these Games for Team Ireland said [It ... It’s happened before] where the rounds may not have went as I wanted them to, ... but the final went great, so I’m not too worried about it.”